Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon P520

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 13 months prior to the P530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon P530
Fujifilm T550 | P530 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm T550
P530 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530
Fujifilm T550 | P530 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon P530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the P530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and P530 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and P530.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | - | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $280 |